ku-adjective (archaic)
brave; courageous; valiant; fierce
Archaic adjective describing bravery or fierceness, often in classical or poetic contexts.
古の武士は猛し心を持っていた。
Ancient warriors possessed a brave heart.
ku-adjective (archaic)
vigorous; enthusiastic; vehement
Archaic use for energetic or passionate intensity.
その若者は猛し勢いで走り出した。
The young man dashed off with vigorous momentum.
ku-adjective (archaic)
Archaic sense of strength, firmness, or wholehearted commitment.
猛し決意をもって戦いに臨んだ。
He faced the battle with firm resolve.
ku-adjective (archaic)
outstanding; incredible; excellent
Archaic usage praising something as remarkable or excellent.
その技はまことに猛しと称えられた。
That skill was praised as truly outstanding.
Modern adjective meaning 'fierce' or 'brave', derived from the same root but used in contemporary Japanese.
Common modern word for 'brave' or 'courageous', unlike the archaic 猛し.
Archaic ku-adjective from classical Japanese. The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 猛 and 武 are associated with fierceness and martial valor respectively.